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This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

(2018)

Overview

In 1986, Daniel Pohl was stuck in communist Czechoslovakia, looking for a way to escape life under totalitarian rule. His exit strategy was unusual, to say the least. After realizing that he could not rely on traditional forms of transport, Daniel chose to zip line his way to freedom. After teaming up with a physicist, the two devised a plan using a series of DIY pulleys. Thankfully, his journey proved to be mission possible as he successfully crossed the Iron Curtain, making a safe escape into Austria.

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Original TitleThis Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2018-06-08

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 04m

Homepagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ou2Yj6CJUQ

Production CompaniesGreat Big Story

Genres

  • Documentary